Remove Crab Mentality
Crab Mentality
The crab mentality, also known as crab barrel syndrome, refers to people who think they should be more successful than others, want others to fail, and can't tolerate their success. Here are some ways to overcome crab mentality:
- Remove yourself from negative environments
- Surround yourself with supportive people
- Support others' dreams
- Foster empathy
- Promote collaboration
- Focus on personal growth
- Lead by example
- Practice gratitude
- Recognize when you're displaying crab-like behavior
- Focus on team-based goals
- Learn from other people's accomplishments
- Avoid making unnecessary disparaging comments